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๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธโŒ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ท - The USS George Washington Carrier Strike Group has arrived in the Middle East as part of a scheduled deployment, U.S. Central Command says. The carrier group entered the CENTCOM area of operations on Wednesday.

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๐Ÿ‡พ๐Ÿ‡ชโŒ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ โ€“ The Houthi spokesperson, Colonel Yahya Qasim Sa'id, claimed a few hours ago that Houthi drones launched two attacks against Saudi positions.

The first attack targeted a "sensitive Saudi enemy target" at Abha airport, and the second targeted an Aramco facility in Abha.

Sa'id claims both strikes were successful.


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๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑโŒ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡พ โ€“ An IDF convoy composed of two tanks and three military vehicles crossed the border into Syrian territory and is moving towards the Al-Dira'iyat hill in southern Quneitra.

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โšก๏ธ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฒ โ€“ The Cameroonian president, 93-year-old Paul Biya, returned to his country after a 10-week absence that started with a trip to Europe and was extended without notice. He was gone for so long rumors of his death had started to spread.

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โšก๏ธ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡พโ˜€๏ธ โ€“ Mazloum Abdi, commander of the Kurdish-alligned Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) announced the completion of the integration of its forces into the Syrian Defense and Interior ministries.

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โšก๏ธ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ช โ€“ A magnitude 6.7 earthquake just shook Peru, with its epicenter in the Ayacucho province. There is still no information on possible damage or casualties.

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๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ตโŒ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ โ€“ Ukrainian intelligence believes Russia has received North Korean Hwasong-11C (KN-30) ballistic missiles for the first time, added to the KN-23 and KN-24 missiles it had already received.

These are much larger that their previously used counterparts, with Ukrainian intelligence claiming they can fit a 2,500 kilogram warhead.


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๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฑโŒ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ซ โ€“ JNIM claimed to have killed 18 Burkinabe soldiers following attacks against army positions in Seguenega and Bourzanga, and published images of captured weapons and vehicles.

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๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿค๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ- Qatar and Saudi Arabia Strengthen Defence Cooperation

โžก๏ธQatarโ€™s Emiri Air Defence Forces Commander, Major General Mohammed Mubarak Al-Shahwani, met Thursday with Saudi Arabiaโ€™s Commander of the Royal Saudi Air Force, Major General Mazyad bin Sulaiman Al-Amro.

โžก๏ธAccording to Saudi Arabiaโ€™s Ministry of Defence, the meeting focused on strengthening defence cooperation between Qatar and Saudi Arabia and enhancing coordination between their respective armed forces.

โžก๏ธThe discussions reflect the continued development of military and security ties between the two Gulf states, with greater coordination aimed at supporting regional security and improving cooperation between their defence establishments.

โžก๏ธThe meeting comes as Qatar and Saudi Arabia continue to deepen bilateral relations across a range of political, security and defence fields.

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๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿค๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ- U.S. Approves Potential $4.5 Billion Defence Sale to Qatar

โžก๏ธThe U.S. State Department has approved a possible $4.5 billion Foreign Military Sale to Qatar for up to four KC-46A Pegasus aerial refueling aircraft and associated equipment.

โžก๏ธThe proposed package includes eight Pratt & Whitney PW4062 turbofan engines, radar warning receivers, communications and navigation equipment, spare parts, training, logistics support and other related systems.

โžก๏ธThe KC-46A would provide Qatar with an expanded aerial refueling capability, allowing Qatari military aircraft to operate over greater distances and remain airborne for longer periods. The aircraft can also support broader strategic airlift and military logistics missions.

โžก๏ธThe potential sale comes within the broader context of deepening U.S.โ€“Qatar defence and security cooperation, with both countries maintaining extensive military ties and Qatar hosting major U.S. military infrastructure in the region.

โžก๏ธIf finalized, the deal would mark a significant addition to Qatarโ€™s air capabilities and further integrate its armed forces with advanced U.S.-origin defence systems.

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โšก๏ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ช โ€“ The price of Murban Crude oil futures has gone above $100 dollars per barrel as tensions in the Middle East remain unresolved and as Trump announced an "economic D-Day" against Iran.

Brent and WTI futures are also rising, and are above $93 per barrel and $86 per barrel respectively.


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๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆโŒ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ -The Russian military continues to push west towards the important city of Sloviansk with multiple forested areas east of Mykolaivka and south of Pyskunivka coming under Russian control

โžก๏ธ With this advance Russian DRGโ€™s were able to infiltrate into the northern industrial area as well as into the eastern part of Mykolaivka with Ukrainian sources reporting Russian DRGโ€™s have gone as far as to reaching Vulytsya Koshuby street in the western residential part of the town

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โšก๏ธ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฆ โ€“ The Panama Canal will reduce the volume of shipping allowed through the waterway due to an El Niรฑo-related drought affecting the region, AFP News reports.

Out of 36 ships currently allowed through per day, the number will fall to 32 from September 15. The Canal is vital for the U.S., since it handles around 40% of all U.S. container traffic, and 5% of the global maritime trade.


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โšก๏ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡พ โ€“ Syrian civilians claim Israeli flares have sparked wildfires in farmlands around Jabata al-Khashab, Quneitra province, according to al-Mayadeen.

Similar incidents had already occurred in Lebanon, were firefighting units
acused the IDF of purposely sparking the fires.

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๐Ÿ‡พ๐Ÿ‡ชโŒ๐Ÿ‡พ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡พ๐Ÿ‡ช โ€“ The internationally recognized Yemeni government, the Presidential Leadership Council (PLC) carried out 81 attacks against Houthi positions in the last 24 hours, according to Al-Jazeera.

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โšก๏ธ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ โ€“ The Washington-based think-tank Institute for the Study of War (ISW) claims Moscow is starting to take measures against possible unrest due to rising fuel prices in Russia.

It said the "Kremlin's concern about social disorders resulting from fuel shortages has reportedly led to the deployment of paramilitary forces in some areas", and that "Russian authorities are restricting mass gatherings in Moscowโ€™s Red Square, likely out of fear of protests and domestic unrest".


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โšก๏ธ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต โ€“ The Russian Pacific Fleet said today it launched 'Bastion' missiles, part of a mobile coastal defense system, near the disputed Kuril Islands.

Tensions are rising between Russia and Japan following
Putin's visit to Etorofu Island, the largest of those claimed by Japan, and after the Japanese ambassador in Moscow was summoned after a Japanese diplomatic protest related to the visit.

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โšก๏ธ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ณ โ€“ The UN Security Council will meet tomorrow to hold a second informal poll on who will be the next Secretary General of the organization, which is going through one of its toughest crisis in decades.

The office traditionally rotates between different regions, and this time it should go to a Latin American contender, which has shown on both leading candidates and the nationalities of contenders.

After last month's poll, Costa Rica's Rebeca Grynspan was leading among the nations in the Security Council. She was followed by Argentina's Rafael Grossi, Chile's Michelle Bachelet, Ecuador's Maria Fernanda Espinosa, Guyana's Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett, as well as two African contenders.


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